What would you do if someone threatened to post risqué photos of you on the Internet? According to a new McAfee survey, 68.7% of us have used a smartphone to send personal or intimate text messages, emails, or photos – a habit that could put your privacy (and even your job, relationships, or financial stability) Read more…
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With the New Year now upon us, it is time to start creating resolutions for 2013. Most resolutions include losing weight, eating healthier or even taking more photographs. This year, if you’re one of the over 20 million Americans who unwrapped a new smartphone or tablet this holiday season, it would be wise to consider Read more…
Tags: 2013 threat predictions, McAfee Threat Predictions, McAfee Threats Report, mobile security, mobile threats, resolutions, threat predictions
There is an inevitable predictability with your email Inbox. Any newsworthy event, whether a natural disaster, major sporting event, or even malicious celebrity gossip invokes an email from an entrepreneurial individual with unscrupulous principles promising you something of value in exchange for information personal to you. Even money intended to assist victims of major natural Read more…
Tags: celebrity, McAfee Labs, mobile threats, Olympic scams, online threats, smartphone, sport, summer games, Threats
NFC is an acronym for near field communication, a wireless technology that allows devices to talk to each other. In the case of a mobile wallet application, those devices would be a mobile phone and a point of sale device at a checkout counter. Visa is testing out its NFC service PayWave contactless payment service Read more…
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Back in November, McAfee warned consumers about the 12 scams of Christmas – tactics that cybercriminals used to take advantage of our holiday cheer and good spirit to steal our financial information or confidential data. From sending malware emails and setting up phony Facebook promotions and contests to conducting online coupon scams, there is no Read more…
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In light of recent reports of malware surfacing on the Android Market, McAfee has compiled tips and education on the reality of mobile malware threats. A third quarter 2011 security report revealed that malware targeted toward Android smartphones continues to be on the rise, with the Android OS solidifying its lead as the primary target Read more…
Tags: Android, mcafee threat report, mobile malware, mobile safety tips, mobile threats, online safety tips, smartphone safety
A defensive posture no longer suffices for the protection of the devices and data that have become ubiquitous in today’s digital world. Rather than simply rushing to install defenses on computers, in networks, and in the cloud, we urgently need to step back and take a broader view of the security landscape, in order to Read more…
Tags: cloud apps, cloud security, cyberthreats, Hackers, McAfee Security Journal, mobile security, mobile threats, online security, online security education, security landscape
From the hottest new tablet to sleek smartphones and laptops, electronic devices are likely at the top of many consumers’ holiday wish lists this year. Many lucky recipients will immediately load personal data, contact information, photos, and entertainment files onto their new toys, eager to enjoy them right away. Not so fast! When new devices Read more…
Tags: Family Safety, internet connected devices, laptops, mobile smartphone security, mobile threats, online safety tips, secure new devices, simple safety tips, tablets
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